The defender of Donetsk 'Shakhtar' Valeriy Bondar shared with 'Profootball Digital' his expectations from the decisive matches of the Ukrainian national team in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
— We understand the responsibility to the country — these two matches are extremely important for us and all Ukrainians. We will do everything possible and impossible to make the dream come true — to reach the World Cup.
It will be difficult with France — it’s a top national team, but we also have high-class players who play in Europe. In such matches, everything has to come together two hundred percent: luck, discipline, and character. We have to focus on ourselves — regardless if it’s France or Iceland, we have to go out and fight for the maximum result.
I would like the fans to be with us — both those at the stadium and those abroad. Support is very important. We will do everything to please every fan, every citizen of Ukraine, said the Donetsk player.